Africa's Super Seven Page #3

This is one to watch ...

sheps too big to attack,

and in fact could do

the leopard more damage.

And she's smack in the middle

of the leopardps path.

All too often a chance

meeting in the African bush

requires delicate

manoeuvres between animals.

But also all too often,

something else catches your eye...

... like a herd of impala.

Itps time for a detour...

Impala are plentiful in Mala Mala.

Theypre also first choice

on a Leopardps menu.

But the leopard has a problem

there's little cover

between him and the impalas.

If he tries to cross this open ground

he's sure to be spotted.

He'll have to bide his time...

follow slowly...

That's one thing about the leopard

he stalks his prey carefully ...

and waits for the

right moment to strike.

The mother cheetah is also patient.

She knows an opportunity

will pass by sooner or later.

She just needs to be vigilant.

Her two cubs still have to

learn this lesson.

If they want a meal

theypll need to work for it.

For now they're happy to

let Mom take care of dinner.

No sooner is she out of sight,

the cubs are presented with their

first big hunting opportunity

and there's no doubt

these zebra are big.

Much more than

even an adult cheetah could handle.

But they're still worth a chase...

Itps clear that

a few more lessons are necessary.

The leopard is keeping up with the impala,

and is still undetected.

More adept at ambush than the chase

he must get close to

stand any chance of a kill.

But someone's got there before him...

...the mother cheetah.

She hasn't yet spotted the leopard

she only has eyes for the impala.

She's off!

She's foiled by the tree cover.

The leopard's meal is even further away.

ltps now late afternoon. Five opclock.

Thereps a good reason

the lions failed in their

attack on the wildebeest.

They weren't working as a team.

They werenpt prepared.

Before they set out for tonight's hunt

they do something important

to reinforce their bonds ...

they socialise and groom one another.

ln this way six individual hunters

transform themselves into a single,

ruthless, killing machine.

The Buffalo are well on their way

to higher, safer ground.

The day is proving arduous

for the pregnant cow.

She's leaking birth fluids,

which signals labour is imminent.

This is dangerous...

...any predator can now pick up

the trail she leaves behind.

Worse still, she's falling behind.

Despite her distressed calls,

the herd moves on...

...the cow is only safe if she can keep up.

She can't give birth here.

She must press on.

Itps going to be a race against time.

The young bull elephant is

in no hurry, nor does he care

where hepll be when nightfall descends.

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